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Ready for a Bumper Crop? Here’s How to Maximize Your Tomato Harvest

November 26, 2024 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding plants to grow, but achieving a bountiful harvest takes knowledge and effort. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, understanding the key steps to cultivating tomatoes can make all the difference. Let’s dive into expert tips to help you maximize your tomato harvest this season. 1. Choose…

Sutton Foster’s Tomato Growing Tips

January 31, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

I just finished reading Sutton Foster’s book, “Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life.” I got it because she’s crocheting on the cover of the book and that’s my go-to craft. It’s also her go-to craft, however she enjoys many other crafts as well. She even mentions gardening in the book. Specifically, she talks about the…

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Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

7 Reasons Small Wildlife Ponds Are Gaining Ground

Small wildlife ponds have quietly become one of the most rewarding additions to modern gardens. They do far more than add a pretty reflection to the landscape. Even a pond no larger than a child’s sandbox can invite frogs, dragonflies, birds, and countless beneficial creatures into the yard while creating a peaceful focal point that…

Should You Move Potted Plants Before a Severe Thunderstorm?

Dark clouds rolling across the horizon often leave gardeners with one big question: should those potted plants stay outside or head for shelter? The answer depends on more than just rain. Wind, hail, saturated soil, and even flying debris can turn a healthy container garden into a messy collection of broken stems and cracked pots…

7 Garden Crops That Benefit From a Second Sowing

The first harvest often steals the spotlight, but a second sowing can turn an ordinary garden into a productive powerhouse. Many popular vegetables and herbs actually perform better when gardeners plant another round after the first crop starts producing or finishes its run. That simple habit keeps fresh food coming instead of leaving empty patches…

Can a Garden Journal Help You Spend Less Next Season?

Every growing season teaches valuable lessons, but those lessons often disappear by the time spring rolls around again. A simple garden journal changes that by turning forgotten successes and expensive mistakes into useful notes that guide every planting decision. Instead of buying the same disappointing seeds or repeating the same timing errors, gardeners can build…